American Idol Scores High Ratings

Going into its final rounds, Fox's American Idol outdid itself on Tuesday night as it averaged an 18.4 rating and a 27 share, peaking in the 9pm hour with a 19.5/28.

All other networks were left in the dust, with second-place CBS scoring a 9.4/14, about half the audience for Fox. Among adults 18-49 the American Idol numbers added up to a 13.5 rating, more than the total of the other networks combined.

In response to the huge number of customers calling to request odds, executives at BetCRIS Sportsbook posted the following probabilities on who will be the final winner of American Idol and who will be knocked out of the competition:

Who Will Be The 2006 American Idol Final Winner?

Chris Daughtry / 3.15 to 1

Ace Young / 5.65 to 1

Paris Bennet / 9 to 1

Kellie Pickler / 11 to 1

Talor Hicks / 8 to 1

Lisa Tucker / 11 to 1

Mandisa / 5.5 to 1

Elliot Yamin / 9 to 1

Katharine Mcphee / 6 to 1

Bucky Covington / 55 to 1

Kevin Covais / 45 to 1

Melissa McGhee / 66 to 1